Casual CT Technologist- Pediatrics - St Paul, United States - Gillette Children's

Description

Gillette Children's is looking for a casual CT Technologist to work at the main campus in St. Paul, MN.

This position performs CT exams using independent judgment and initiative, prepares patients for CT exams, administers contrast media, and starts intravenous catheters.

The CT Tech also functions as a resource for general radiography when needed.

As a specialty healthcare facility, with ongoing care for both pediatrics and adults, technologists provide quality, age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

This is a casual (0.01 FTE) position with general staffing hours 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, with call hours 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekends and holidays.

This position requires a minimum of 1 scheduled shift per month with additional weekend and holiday call rotation.


Responsibilities:
Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standardsActively participates in creating and implementing improvementsPerforms quality patient care in CTOperates imaging equipment accurately and reports all problems to leadership and/or vendor services immediatelyMonitors and maintains established protocols with RadiologistsTrains and advises new employees and students to routine protocols and processesPractices proper safety precautions (ALARA) in the radiology environment and informs patients, staff and visitors according to established guidelinesReviews, organizes, and distributes patient paperwork and images to the Radiologist and appropriate provider

QualificationsRequired :
RT (R)

CertificationCurrent BLS certificationARRT-CT certification OR must successfully complete within 18 months of hireGraduate of an accredited school or equivalent certificationPreferred:

CT experienceExperience working with pediatricsDemonstrated skill in the area of leadership and interpersonal communications as it relates to patients families, co-workers, medical staff, and others.

Demonstrated active involvement in professional organizations, quality and safety improvement, or research.
Excellent customer service skills.

Gillette Children's is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization.

We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued.

We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission.

Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children's is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood.

Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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